These 15 'Rich Boy, Poor Girl' K-Dramas Are a Must-Watch for Boys Over Flowers Fans
You've got the standard setup: impossibly wealthy guy meets down-on-her-luck girl, sparks fly, obstacles loom, but love? Love's got a fighting chance.
For fans of "Boys Over Flowers," craving that rich boy, poor girl drama fix, here's a list of 15 K-Dramas that hit the mark, perfect for diving into after you've binged your heart out on the classic.
1. The Heirs (2013)
In a high school populated by the rich and privileged, a group of affluent and powerful students navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and the pressures of heirship, as a poor girl on scholarship becomes entangled in a love triangle with two wealthy heirs, sparking conflict and romance.
2. Secret Garden (2010)
A stuntwoman and a wealthy CEO switch bodies mysteriously, embarking on a bumpy journey of self-discovery, learning about love, and breaking down the barriers of their vastly different social classes and personalities.
3. Cinderella and the Four Knights (2016)
A hardworking high school student, desperate for money to attend college, finds herself living in a mansion with three wealthy cousins and their bodyguard, leading to romantic entanglements and life lessons in love, family, and self-worth.
4. My Love from the Star (2013)
An alien who has been on Earth for centuries, maintaining a low profile, becomes entangled in a romance with a famous actress; his superhuman abilities and impending return to his planet complicate their star-crossed love affair.
5. Cheese in the Trap (2016)
A hardworking university student becomes involved with her seemingly perfect senior, leading her into a complex relationship filled with psychological twists, underlying deceit, and the challenges of navigating life's expectations and ambitions.
6. Flower Boy Next Door (2013)
A reclusive and introverted woman's quiet life is disrupted when she becomes entangled with her handsome and outgoing neighbor, leading to a journey of self-discovery, romance, and overcoming personal fears.
7. He Who Can't Marry (2009)
A successful but socially awkward architect, known for his inability to commit to relationships, faces the challenges of love, friendship, and overcoming personal quirks when an equally quirky doctor moves next door.
8. High Society (2015)
A wealthy heiress disguises her identity to find true love while working part-time at a food market; her journey intertwines with a man who seeks social climbing, leading to confrontations with reality, ambition, and love.
9. Playful Kiss (2010)
An academically challenged high school girl's crush on a genius classmate leads to an unexpected cohabitation after an earthquake destroys her house, sparking a sweet and tumultuous relationship filled with humor and heart.
10. You're Beautiful (2009)
In a case of mistaken identity and disguise, a young nun poses as her twin brother in an idol band, leading to complex romantic entanglements and the revealing of hidden truths in the glitzy world of K-pop.
11. Flower Boy Ramen Shop (2011)
A bubbly culinary student finds herself running a ramen shop with a group of attractive, young men, leading to comedic situations, love triangles, and the blending of diverse personalities under one roof.
12. Personal Taste (2010)
An aspiring designer pretends to be gay to become the roommate of a woman who wants a male roommate but fears men, leading to a series of humorous and romantic misadventures as they navigate love, friendship, and personal secrets.
13. Heartstrings (2011)
Set in an arts university, a traditional music student and a modern music student with a troubled past engage in a bickering relationship that evolves into a sweet romance, overcoming personal struggles and family pressures.
14. The Master's Sun (2013)
A woman who can see ghosts and a cold, selfish CEO of a major company find their lives intertwined; as they solve the mysteries behind her abilities, they embark on a journey of healing, love, and understanding the unseen world.
15. Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)
In a historical setting, a smart and brave girl disguises herself as a man to attend an all-male university, leading to a tangled web of friendship, romance, and political intrigue in a time where female education was forbidden.